Charles Napier (1786-1860) served in the Royal Navy for sixty years. A brave yet controversial commander, he became one of the most popular naval officers in Britain for his role in many battles during the Napoleonic, Anglo-American, Syrian and Crimean wars. He also served as an MP in Parliament. In this two-volume work, originally published in 1836, Napier gives a first-hand account of the Portuguese Civil War, in which he was a key participant. Between 1828 and 1834, a conflict of succession occurred between two brothers, the progressive constitutionalist Don Pedro and the authoritarian absolutist Don Miguel. In 1833, Napier led the Liberal fleet which defeated Don Miguel. He remained in Portugal for some time after the surrender to fight pockets of Miguelite resistance.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Library Collection
ISBN-10
1108054196
ISBN-13
9781108054195
eBay Product ID (ePID)
129168609
Product Key Features
Author
Charles Napier
Format
Multiple Copy Pack
Language
English
Subject
Military History
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
2000g
Height
216mm
Width
140mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Cambridge
Spine
46mm
Series Title
Cambridge Library Collection-Naval and Military History